2007 Schedule

8/24 7:30 @
Rock Island (Alleman)
@ Augustana College
8/31 7:30 @
Spring Valley (Hall)
9/8 1:00 H
*Aurora (Marmion Academy)
9/15 1:00 H
*Wheaton (St. Francis)
9/22 1:00 @
* Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception)
9/28 7:30 H
*Elgin (St. Edward)
10/5 7:30 @
*Aurora (Central Catholic)
10/12 7:30 @
*Woodstock (Marian)
10/20 1:00 H
*Lombard (Montini)
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4A State Finals vs.Newton (12-2)
11/25/2005

John Tranchitella, avoids a Newton defender as he scores Driscoll's first TD of the game on a 2 yard run.

Highlanders' 2nd Quarter, Blitzed Eagles

Champaign (Memorial Stadium) - The Eagles looked undaunted in the face of 4 time state champs Driscoll Catholic as the 1st quarter came to an end Friday in the class 4A state football finals game as they were down by just 7 points.

But all that would change as that 7 was part of the Highlanders' 35 straight points they scored in the last 12 & a half minutes of the 1st half

Newton started out playing the Highlanders tough on defense. Forcing a punt on Driscoll's first possession after just one first down. Then cornering Driscoll in their own endzone with a punt that was downed on the 1. Alex Koebele would intercept a Phil Pedi pass 4 plays later at the Driscoll 30 yard line.

A 3 yard tackle for a loss on Koebele, plus a holding penalty backed up Newton to the 45 where they turned the ball over on downs.

Driscoll would recoup and put together a 9 play 74 yard drive that would be capped off by a John Tranchitella run for 2 yards, with 31 seconds left in the 1st quarter.

It would be all Driscoll from that point forward, as the Highlanders would get the only running clock of the state finals in 2005.

Driscoll forced Newton to go 3 & out on their next possession. A blocked punt by Kyle Jenkins would give the Highlanders the ball on the Newton 11 yard line, where Justin Nudo would sprint into the endzone 2 plays later for a 7 yard TD. Making the score 14-0.

Mike Redpath would get the first of 3 interception on Semple for the Highlanders. Newton would force Driscoll to punt on the following possession, but a muffed punt would return the ball to the Highlanders who scored 2 plays later on a 20 yard Pedi pass to Tranchitella.

Redpath would get the fourth TD for the highlanders on a run on Driscoll's next possession and Tranchitella would grab another Pedi pass for a 36 yard TD reception with 58 seconds left in the half to put the Highlanders up 35-0 at the half.

A 36 yard run by Tranchitella would set up a Louis Miceli TD with 4:22 left in the 3rd quarter to start the running clock and send Driscoll on their way to a record setting 5th straight title.

Newton was able to get on the board after a short Driscoll punt gave them good starting field position at the Driscoll 43.

Semple, would run in for a 1 yard TD with 3:11 left in the game to help the Eagles avoid the shut out.

by Vincent Johnson

Justin Nudo, pushes away a Newton defender as he get's some of his 68 yards rushing in Driscoll's record setting 5th straight title.

Team leaders

Driscoll
Rushing
Justin Nudo 12 carries 68 yards 1 TD
John Tranchitella 8 carries 66 yards 1 TD
Passing
Phil Pedi 6 of 10 for 108 yards with 2 TDs & 1 INT
Receiving
John Tranchitella 3 rec. 95 yards 2 TDs
Tackles
Shane Franklin 3 solo 4 asst. 1 INT
Mike Fabrizi 4 solo 2 asst.

Newton
Rushing
Alex Koebele 9 carries 24 yards
Passing
Jake Semple 17 of 36 for 142 yards 3 Ints
Receiving
Levi Richardson 8 for 82 yards
Tackles
Adam Schafer 3 solo 4 asst. 2 TFL
Seasn Martin 3 solo 4 asst. 1 sack

Justin Nudo and his Driscoll teammates celebrate the school's 5th staright football state championship.

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-2001 4A State Finals

Photo Ordering

Team Accomplishments

State Champs
2006 4A, 2005 4A, 2004 3A, 2003 4A, 2002 4A, 2001 4A, 1991 3A

Runner up
None

Semifinals
2006 4A, 2005 4A, 2004 3A, 2003 4A, 2002 4A, 2001 4A, 2000 3A, 1991 3A, 1990 2A,

Conference Champs
Suburban Catholic
2005, 2003, 2002*, 2001, 1996

*co-champs

School Facts

Enrollment:
673.20

Conference:
Suburban Catholic

Class:
4A

School Colors:
Black/Gold

Nickname:
Highlanders

Head Coach:
Mike Burzawa

Last Season's Record:
13-1

First Varsity Season:
1969?

2006 Schedule

8/25 7:30 H
Rock Island (Alleman) 806.85
9/1 7:30 @
North Chicago 1016.00
9/9 1:00 H
*Elgin (St. Edward) 696.30
9/16 1:00 @
*Wheaton (St. Francis) 1240.80
9/22 7:30 H
*Woodstock (Marian) 1194.60
9/29 7:30 @
*Aurora (Central Catholic) 694.65
10/7 1:00 H
*Lombard (Montini) 1123.65
10/14 1:00 @
*Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception) 336.60
10/21 1:00 H
*Aurora (Marmion Academy) 1590.60

2005 Schedule

8/26 7:30 @
Rock Island (Alleman) 820.05
@ Augustana College
9/3 1:00 H
Olympia Fields (Rich Central) 1373.00
9/10 1:00 @
*Elgin (St. Edward) 775.50
9/16 7:30 H
*Wheaton (St. Francis) 1206.15
9/23 7:30 @
*Woodstock (Marian) 1161.60
9/30 7:30 H
*Aurora (Central Catholic) 409.00
10/8 1:00 @
*Lombard (Montini) 1082.40
10/15 1:00 H
*Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception) 213.00
10/22 1:00 @
*Aurora (Marmion Academy) 1518.00

2004 Schedule

8/27 7:30 H
Rock Island (Alleman) 490
9/3 7:30 @
Olympia Fields (Rich Central) 1198
9/11 1:00 H *
Aurora (Central Catholic) 403
9/18 1:00 H *
Elgin (St. Edward) 454
9/24 7:30 @ *
Wheaton (St. Francis) 724
10/1 7:30 H *
Aurora (Marmion Academy) 924
10/9 1:00 @ *
Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception) 225
10/15 7:30 @ *
Woodstock (Marian) 730
10/23 1:00 H *
Lombard (Montini) 634

2003 Schedule

8/29 7:30 @
Maple Park (Kaneland) 861
9/5 7:30 H
Olympia Fields (Rich Central) 1140
9/12 7:45 @ *
Aurora (Central Catholic) 401
9/20 1:00 @ *
Elgin (St. Edward) 414
9/27 1:00 H *
Wheaton (St. Francis) 715
10/4 1:00 @ *
Aurora (Marmion Academy) 916
10/10 7:30 H *
Elmhurst (Immaculate
Conception) 260
10/18 1:00 H *
Woodstock (Marian) 734
10/25 1:00 @ *
Lombard (Montini) 693

2002 Schedule

8/31 1:00 H
Maple Park (Kaneland) 815
9/6 7:00 @
Olympia Fields (Rich C.) 1106
9/13 7:30 H *
Aurora (Marmion Academy) 920
9/21 1:00 @ *
Aurora (Central Catholic) 382
9/28 1:00 H *
Wheaton (St. Francis) 689
10/5 1:00 @ *
Lombard (Montini) 679
10/11 7:30 @ *
Woodstock (Marian) 763
10/19 1:00 H *
Elgin (St. Edward) 456
10/25 7:30 H *
Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception) 275
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